How far is Bloomington, IL from Lewistown, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Lewistown, IL is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Lewistown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Lewistown.
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Start on North East Street
42 m · 6 sec · North East Street
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Continue on North Main Street
121 m · 17 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
83 m · 19 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
120 m · 13 sec · North Center Street
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Continue on North Madison Street
858 ft · 29 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Market Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North, I 74 West: Joliet, Rockford, Peoria
2512 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Bartonville
19.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn left
39 m · 5 sec
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Continue on West Valley View Drive
1061 ft · 18 sec · West Valley View Drive
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Continue on United States Highway 24
16.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 24
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Lewistown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lewistown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Lewistown?
The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Pekin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Bloomington and 39.1 miles from Lewistown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Bloomington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lewistown.
Stop Ideas Near North Pekin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Pekin.
Peoria, Illinois
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Galesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Lewistown. Straight-line distance: 61.39 mi (98.79 km).
#1 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
| Population | 77,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.4842000, -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewistown
High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois
| Population | 2,096 |
| Coordinates | 40.3931000, -90.1548400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewistown (-90.15484, 40.3931)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.85 | $25.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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